C6 starting price announced
#17
i wouldn't put much credit to that article, it also states the C6 will go on with the same 350hp base engine, which one can say is "close" to the 400hp we are expecting...
Last edited by morb|d; 11-25-2003 at 12:07 AM.
#18
Originally posted by morb|d
i wouldn't put much credit to that article, it also states the C6 will go on with the same 350hp base engine, which one can say is "close" to the 400hp we are expecting...
i wouldn't put much credit to that article, it also states the C6 will go on with the same 350hp base engine, which one can say is "close" to the 400hp we are expecting...
#19
Interestingly, it is $44000 USD in the States. If you do the conversion it translates to roughly $58000 CDN. But here it is MSRP of $69,000!
Won't it be much profitable to cross the border, buy the car there (from a friend/relative) and bring it here? That's a savings of $10,000 plus taxes (15% here in Ontario).
Or, in retrospect, $69000 here translates into 52,550.57 USD. Not bad, eh?
Won't it be much profitable to cross the border, buy the car there (from a friend/relative) and bring it here? That's a savings of $10,000 plus taxes (15% here in Ontario).
Or, in retrospect, $69000 here translates into 52,550.57 USD. Not bad, eh?
Last edited by muckz; 11-25-2003 at 11:10 AM.
#21
Originally posted by 1990 Turbo Grand Prix
I still wouldn't be surprised if that happened. Until they're in my showroom, NOTHING is official.
I still wouldn't be surprised if that happened. Until they're in my showroom, NOTHING is official.
It should be obvious that GM saved a buck or two by deleting the pop-up headlights, but it makes me wonder what other clever "decontenting" took place?
#22
Originally posted by redzed
A far bigger question is what will the final specifications be? Will your $44K Corvette targa be the performance equivilent of the current Z06? What exactly comes as standard?
It should be obvious that GM saved a buck or two by deleting the pop-up headlights, but it makes me wonder what other clever "decontenting" took place?
A far bigger question is what will the final specifications be? Will your $44K Corvette targa be the performance equivilent of the current Z06? What exactly comes as standard?
It should be obvious that GM saved a buck or two by deleting the pop-up headlights, but it makes me wonder what other clever "decontenting" took place?
Look, I've probably been the most vocal here against losing the concealed headlamps... but I would hardly call it "decontenting"... they went in a different styling direction.
The 1997 C5 had, what?, 30% (or something like that) fewer parts than the 1996 C4... would you call the C5 "decontented?"
#23
Originally posted by Darth Xed
Look, I've probably been the most vocal here against losing the concealed headlamps... but I would hardly call it "decontenting"... they went in a different styling direction.
The 1997 C5 had, what?, 30% (or something like that) fewer parts than the 1996 C4... would you call the C5 "decontented?"
Look, I've probably been the most vocal here against losing the concealed headlamps... but I would hardly call it "decontenting"... they went in a different styling direction.
The 1997 C5 had, what?, 30% (or something like that) fewer parts than the 1996 C4... would you call the C5 "decontented?"
The C4 vs. C5 parts count issue isn't a very fair comparison. Between hydroforming for frame components and the new-for-'97 LS-1, the C5 was always going to have lower parts count than its predecessor. However, deleting features like the clam-shell hood certainly helped in terms of cost.
#24
Originally posted by redzed
Substituting clear plastic for the complexity of concealed headlamps is a definite savings in cost and weight. Originally it was a way of hiding some boring sealed beams, but most current designs like to show off those complex modern projectors. Still, the change makes the car cheaper to build - and alot more ordinary.
The C4 vs. C5 parts count issue isn't a very fair comparison. Between hydroforming for frame components and the new-for-'97 LS-1, the C5 was always going to have lower parts count than its predecessor. However, deleting features like the clam-shell hood certainly helped in terms of cost.
Substituting clear plastic for the complexity of concealed headlamps is a definite savings in cost and weight. Originally it was a way of hiding some boring sealed beams, but most current designs like to show off those complex modern projectors. Still, the change makes the car cheaper to build - and alot more ordinary.
The C4 vs. C5 parts count issue isn't a very fair comparison. Between hydroforming for frame components and the new-for-'97 LS-1, the C5 was always going to have lower parts count than its predecessor. However, deleting features like the clam-shell hood certainly helped in terms of cost.
#25
Originally posted by Darth Xed
I pretty much agree with everything you are saying here.... however, "cheaper to build" does not have to equal "decontented".
I pretty much agree with everything you are saying here.... however, "cheaper to build" does not have to equal "decontented".
2) It's lighter. Lighter can mean less material weight = less cost. Neat how that works, huh?
3) Decontented my a$$.
#26
Originally posted by Darth Xed
I pretty much agree with everything you are saying here.... however, "cheaper to build" does not have to equal "decontented".
I pretty much agree with everything you are saying here.... however, "cheaper to build" does not have to equal "decontented".
Hardly a "decontented" replacement.
#27
Originally posted by PacerX
2) It's lighter. Lighter can mean less material weight = less cost. Neat how that works, huh?
2) It's lighter. Lighter can mean less material weight = less cost. Neat how that works, huh?
These headlights are HID, so they are not as cheap as may seem.
I feel you have some rough price figures?
#28
Originally posted by muckz
can but not necessarily does. Gold vs. steel. Neat how that works? You bet!
These headlights are HID, so they are not as cheap as may seem.
can but not necessarily does. Gold vs. steel. Neat how that works? You bet!
These headlights are HID, so they are not as cheap as may seem.
Steel vs. Aluminum would have been a better analogy.
#29
Originally posted by redzed
However, deleting features like the clam-shell hood certainly helped in terms of cost.
However, deleting features like the clam-shell hood certainly helped in terms of cost.
#30
Originally posted by Z28Wilson
perhaps the biggest reason why Chevy ditched it was insurance claims. Those hoods were REDICULOUSLY expensive to replace.
perhaps the biggest reason why Chevy ditched it was insurance claims. Those hoods were REDICULOUSLY expensive to replace.